Morrow County Auditor Property Search: Records, Values & GIS

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Morrow County, Ohio · Parcels, preliminary values, taxes, sales, maps and deeds

Search Parcels, Values & County Maps

Search Morrow County property records by owner name, street address or parcel number, then use the full parcel page to review ownership, acreage, appraised and assessed values, land use, buildings, sales, taxes and the GIS mini map.

This guide also explains the preliminary 2026 triennial values, advanced property filters, mobile-home search, tax estimates, recorded deeds, surveys, zoning, CAUV and the exact steps to take when a result or value appears wrong.

Read the quick answer Follow screenshot steps Understand 2026 values
Do not treat an owner name, map line or preliminary value as final proof. Confirm the physical address and parcel number. The Auditor warns that county data changes continually and is not warranted for complete accuracy. A GIS line is not a legal survey, and a 2026 preliminary valuation is not the final property-tax bill.

Quick answer: use Advanced Search first

Open the official Morrow County Auditor Advanced Search, enter one reliable identifier, open the matching parcel and save its parcel number. Use the same parcel number for the map, Treasurer, Recorder, Tax Map Department, valuation questions and Board of Revision forms.

1 Choose one search Owner, address, parcel or mobile-home record.
2 Open the parcel Verify location, township and school district.
3 Read both values Appraised 100% and assessed 35%.
4 Move to the right office Tax, deed, map, zoning, CAUV or BOR.

Ten useful facts before searching

Official search Morrow County Auditor Advanced Search
Main methods Owner, parcel and address
Separate search Mobile-home registration, park and lot
Advanced filters Sales, districts, acreage and buildings
2026 values Currently marked preliminary
Assessed value Generally 35% of appraised value
Auditor Conni McChesney
Phone 419-946-4060
Office 48 E. High St., Mount Gilead
Public hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

After preparing one owner, address or parcel clue, open the official search. Use the single search bar for a quick lookup or the labelled fields when you need precise control.

Open official Advanced Search Open Auditor homepage

Choose the property question you need answered

This page is organised around real tasks rather than a directory of unexplained links.

Correct office first

Which Morrow County office handles your task?

Property task and correct official source
Your question
Use this office or tool
What it provides
Important limit
Who owns the parcel?
Auditor Search
Owner display, address, parcel number, value, land, buildings, sales and tax details.
Use the recorded deed for legal ownership proof.
Where is the parcel?
Auditor Map / Enterprise GIS
Parcel context, roads, aerials, labels, acreage and available layers.
Not a boundary survey.
What is the 2026 value?
Auditor parcel page
Preliminary 2026 appraised and assessed valuation.
Not a final tax bill.
What tax is estimated?
2025 Tax Estimator
Estimate for 2025 taxes payable in 2026 using value, district and reductions.
Use the Treasurer for the actual amount due.
Where is the deed or mortgage?
Recorder
Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and releases.
Auditor ownership data is not a title search.
Is this the exact boundary?
Tax Map / survey records
Tax maps, survey plats, historic surveys and subdivision plats.
Professional survey work may still be needed.
Can I build or change the use?
County or township zoning
Zoning jurisdiction, permit and land-use direction.
The Auditor property class does not grant zoning approval.
Is the value wrong?
Auditor / Board of Revision
Property review, DTE 1 complaint and hearing process.
A complaint addresses valuation, not general dissatisfaction with taxes.
Best routing rule: Start with the Auditor parcel record, copy the parcel number and use that same number when speaking with every other department.
More than owner and address

Use advanced filters for hard-to-find properties

Morrow County’s Advanced Search can narrow a large result set by sale, location, land and residential characteristics. Use one filter group at a time so you can identify which criterion removed a valid result.

Advanced search filters and practical uses
Filter group
Available criteria
Useful situation
Common mistake
Mobile home
Registration number, park name and lot number.
A titled home does not appear in ordinary real-estate results.
Searching only the land parcel when the home has a separate registration.
Sales
Sale dates, price range, buyer, seller and valid-sale status.
Finding market activity or a recent transfer.
Treating a zero-price or invalid transfer as a market sale.
Location
Tax district, township, school district and neighbourhood.
Narrowing same-name owners or a broad road search.
Guessing the school district from the mailing address.
Land
Property class and acreage range.
Finding farms, vacant tracts or parcels within an acreage range.
Using rounded acreage that excludes the actual deeded figure.
Residential
Year built, living area, bedrooms, full baths and half baths.
Comparable-property and building research.
Assuming every building field is perfectly current.
Filter strategy: Begin with a wide date, acreage or living-area range. Narrow gradually after confirming that the expected property remains in the results.
Search recovery

No Morrow County parcel result found?

Owner name failed Search the surname alone and try a former owner, spouse, trust, estate, company or farm name.
Rural address failed Remove road type and direction, then try CO RD, TWP RD, ST RT or only the road number.
Parcel number failed Recheck every digit and separator and compare the number with the deed or current tax bill.
Recent purchase is missing Search the seller and use the Recorder to verify the recorded deed.
New house has no result Search the land parcel or parent parcel and ask about new construction or parcel creation.
Mobile home is missing Use registration number, park name and lot number instead of ordinary real-estate fields.
Parcel was split or combined Search the previous parcel, current owner and map location; Tax Map may need to confirm the change.
Mailing city is misleading Verify township, school district and municipality rather than relying on the ZIP-code city.

Prepare before contacting the Auditor

Complete property or road location
Current and previous owner
Parcel number, if known
Approximate sale or recording date
Township and nearby intersection
Screenshot of the failed result
Auditor call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address or road location]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [parcel, deed, [address or road location]. The current survey or nearby-road information]. Can you confirm whether it was transferred, split, combined, renumbered or placed in the mobile-home search?”
Call Auditor: 419-946-4060 Email the Auditor
Parcel-record decoder

Understand the Morrow County property record

Important parcel fields and next actions
Field
What it means
What to do next
Parcel number
The county identifier for the tax parcel.
Save it for taxes, maps, deeds, surveys and forms.
PID
A separate internal property identifier displayed on some parcel pages.
Use the full parcel number unless staff requests the PID.
Owner
The ownership name currently displayed by the Auditor.
Use the Recorder deed for legal title evidence.
Deeded-owner address
The mailing information associated with recorded ownership.
Do not confuse it with the physical property.
Taxpayer address
The address currently used for tax correspondence.
Contact the Auditor when tax mailing information needs correction.
Appraised value
The Auditor’s full estimated market value.
Compare land, improvements and market evidence.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of the appraised value.
Use with the correct tax district and current rates.
CAUV value
Agricultural-use value shown separately from ordinary market land value.
Confirm active CAUV status and annual renewal.
Land use
The county classification describing the property’s recorded use.
It does not replace zoning approval.
Sales validity
Indicates whether a transfer is treated as a valid sale in the database.
Do not use an invalid or zero-price transfer as a comparable without explanation.
Inflation Cap Credit
A credit that may appear in the tax calculation for an eligible parcel.
Review the actual tax table rather than estimating from value alone.

Building details worth checking

Year built and effective age
Living and gross area
Stories and building style
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Basement, crawl space and finished area
Garages, barns and other improvements
Grade and condition
New-construction indicator
Correction tip: If a material building fact is wrong, identify the exact field and prepare photographs, measurements, permits, demolition records, plans or contractor information before contacting the appraisal staff.
Morrow County triennial update

What the preliminary 2026 value means

Morrow County’s official valuation information says the next triennial update occurs in 2026. Current parcel pages can show a separate 2026 row marked with an asterisk and the note “Preliminary Valuation.”

2025 parcel row Current prior-year value

Used by the 2025 Tax Estimator for taxes payable in 2026.

2026 parcel row Preliminary valuation

Connected with the 2026 triennial update and subject to the county’s valuation process.

Not the same thing Final tax bill

Rates, credits, reductions and special assessments affect the payable amount.

Review a preliminary value in this order

Check the parcel identity Confirm parcel number, address, acreage, land use, township and school district.
Compare land and improvements separately Identify whether the change is mainly in land, buildings or both.
Review building facts Check living area, year built, grade, condition, basement, garage, barns and additions.
Review recent valid sales Compare the subject property with recent arm’s-length sales of similar property.
Check CAUV and credits Agricultural-use value, Homestead and owner occupancy can affect taxable value or credits.
Contact the Auditor before filing a formal complaint Ask whether the issue is a record correction, preliminary-value review or Board of Revision matter.
Do not estimate the bill by applying the same percentage as the value change. Ohio property-tax calculations also involve assessed value, tax district, effective rates, reduction factors, credits and special assessments.

After reviewing the parcel facts and sales, use the official Real Estate Valuation information for the county’s appraisal role and the Forms page when a correction or formal filing is needed.

Read official valuation information Open current Auditor forms
Taxes payable in 2026

Use the tax table and estimator correctly

The official Tax Estimator is labelled for 2025 property taxes due and payable in 2026. It requests the 2025 appraised value, tax district, property type and applicable reductions.

Micro steps for the 2025 Tax Estimator

Find the parcel’s 2025 appraised value Do not enter the preliminary 2026 value into a calculator specifically labelled for 2025.
Copy the tax district Use the parcel’s exact district rather than selecting a nearby township or school district by guess.
Choose the property type Select residential/agricultural or commercial/industrial as applicable.
Select only real reductions Check the parcel record or current bill before choosing owner occupancy or Homestead.
Compute and save the assumptions Record the value owner occupancy or Homestead.
Compute and, district, property type and reductions used.
Compare with the actual bill Use the Treasurer for the current balance, payment posting, delinquency and receipt.

How to read the parcel tax section

Tax fields that users commonly confuse
Tax line
What it represents
Practical warning
Gross Tax
Tax before applicable reductions and credits.
This is not always the amount owed.
Reduction
Tax reduction-factor amount shown in the calculation.
Do not confuse it with Homestead or owner occupancy.
Non-Business Credit
A credit shown for qualifying property.
Eligibility and credit amounts can change under state law.
Owner Occupancy Credit
Credit for qualifying owner-occupied property.
Check whether the parcel already receives it before applying.
Homestead Reduction
Reduction for an approved qualifying homeowner.
Approval is separate from ordinary owner occupancy.
Special Assessment
Separate charge connected with an authorised project or service.
It may remain even when general tax credits apply.
Payments & Adjustments
Payments, credits or adjustments posted to the account.
Confirm posting with the Treasurer before paying again.
Owed
Balance currently displayed for the parcel record.
Use the Treasurer for a time-sensitive payoff or receipt.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current amount due, whether a payment or adjustment has posted, and the approved payment method. The Auditor record currently shows [balance or payment detail].”

After identifying the correct parcel and tax year, use the official estimator for planning. Contact the Treasurer at 419-947-6070 before a deadline, duplicate payment or delinquent payoff.

Open official Tax Estimator Review official tax-rate summaries Open Treasurer information
GIS, surveys, zoning and house numbers

Use Morrow County maps without creating a boundary mistake

Micro steps for the parcel map

Identify the parcel in Auditor Search Copy the parcel number and confirm the property location first.
Open the Auditor Map Search or navigate to the parcel and confirm its number.
Zoom to parcel level Labels, dimensions and map layers may not display at countywide scale.
Compare available layers Useful county layers include parcel labels, acreage, pending parcels, historic parcels, jurisdictions, zoning, address points, soils, flood zones and agricultural-district parcels.
Use imagery for context only Aerial photography may help identify buildings, roads and land use but does not establish a boundary.
Move to Tax Map or survey records Use official survey and plat records when dimensions or legal boundaries matter.
Engineer and Tax Map records
  • Current tax maps
  • Property-boundary surveys from 1800 to present
  • Subdivision plats
  • Historic aerial photographs
  • Original public-land surveys
  • Road and railroad plans
GIS reference layers
  • Tax parcels and dimensions
  • Owner and parcel labels
  • Historic and pending parcels
  • School districts and jurisdictions
  • Flood zones and soils
  • Zoning and address points
Boundary warning: Do not place a fence, driveway, building, septic component or utility using an Auditor or GIS line alone. Review the deed, survey and subdivision plat and consult a qualified surveyor when exact ground location matters.

Zoning varies by township

Morrow County’s Engineer FAQ distinguishes county-wide zoning, township zoning and unzoned townships. Confirm the exact township before requesting a zoning answer.

Where to start for zoning questions
Property location
Likely starting point
What to prepare
County-wide zoning township
County zoning at 419-946-1911.
Parcel number, proposed use, dimensions and site plan.
Township-administered zoning
The township zoning inspector.
Township name, parcel and proposed work.
Franklin, Perry or Peru Township
Confirm current unzoned status and any other applicable county rules.
Parcel, access, septic, floodplain and building questions.
Unincorporated new address
House Numbering at 419-946-1911.
Parcel, driveway/access location and road name.

After confirming the parcel, use the official map for location research. Use the Engineer’s records page for surveys and plats, and the township-contact page to identify the correct zoning office.

Open Auditor Map Review survey and map records Find township and zoning contacts
Market evidence

Find valid sales and useful comparable properties

The Auditor publishes a current Valid Sales List by date range and the Advanced Search can filter sales by date, price, buyer, seller and valid-sale status.

Build a useful sales search

Choose a date range near the value date Recent sales are usually more useful than very old market activity.
Limit the location Compare the same township, neighbourhood, school district or similar market area where possible.
Match land use and acreage Separate homes, farms, vacant tracts, commercial property and CAUV land.
Match buildings Compare living area, age, grade, condition, basement, garages and farm improvements.
Check Valid Sale A zero-price deed, quitclaim, family transfer or parcel split may not represent open-market value.
Save parcel and deed references Keep enough detail to explain why each sale is comparable or not comparable.
Morrow County farm tip: Two nearby rural parcels can have very different value drivers because of CAUV status, soil mix, homesite acreage, barns, timber, road frontage or development potential.

Use the official Valid Sales List for date-based browsing. Use Advanced Search when you need buyer, seller, price, location, acreage or building filters.

Open Valid Sales List Use Advanced Sales Criteria
Recorded land documents

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

The Auditor record shows tax and appraisal information. The Recorder maintains the documents connected with legal transfers, mortgages and other charges against land.

Micro steps for deed research

Copy the parcel clues Save the owner, prior owner, sale date, deed book/page or instrument reference and legal-description clue.
Open the official Recorder page Confirm current office access and whether its online index covers the needed period.
Search both grantor and grantee Search current and prior owners, spouses, trusts, estates and business names.
Narrow by date and document type Look for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements, affidavits or land contracts.
Compare the legal-description clues Use township, section, lot, subdivision or acreage information to avoid a same-name document.
Ask for a certified copy when needed A screen print may not satisfy a lender, court, title company or government agency.
Title-search warning: An Auditor owner name or Recorder index result does not guarantee marketable title or prove that every lien, easement or restriction has been resolved.
Recorder phone

419-947-3060

Office
48 East High Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
General public hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Confirm before a time-sensitive visit.

After gathering the parcel and owner clues, use the Recorder’s official office page. Contact staff when the required period or image is not available through the current online option.

Open official Recorder page Call Recorder: 419-947-3060
Board of Revision

Challenge an incorrect Morrow County value

A value complaint should explain why the appraised market value is incorrect. It should not rely only on the statement that the final tax bill is too high.

Check the parcel before filing

Parcel number and location
Acreage and land-use class
Land and improvement values
Living area and building characteristics
Recent valid sale
Comparable sales
Physical damage or demolition
CAUV, Homestead and owner occupancy

Prepare the DTE 1 complaint

Identify the correct tax year A complaint applies to the current tax year identified by the form and law.
Use the current DTE 1 Enter the parcel number, current valuation, requested valuation and reason for the requested change.
Attach reliable evidence Use a recent arm’s-length sale, appraisal, comparable sales, photographs, estimates or proof that county facts are incorrect.
Check filing authority Business entities, trusts and representatives should review who is legally permitted to file or appear.
Meet the statutory deadline Ohio law generally requires filing by March 31 of the ensuing year or the later first-half collection closing date.
Keep proof of filing When mailed, use a valid United States Postal Service postmark rather than relying on a private-meter date.
2026 Board office hours: Morrow County states that the Board of Revision office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on eligible business days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
A complaint can produce a decrease, no change or an increase. Submit all evidence you intend to rely on because Ohio law can restrict evidence first introduced later on appeal without good cause.
Value-review call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] and the [2026 preliminary or applicable tax-year] value. I believe it is incorrect because [record error, recent sale, appraisal, damage or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm whether I should request a data review or file the current DTE 1?”

After organising the record and evidence, open the official Board information and current Forms page. The county also provides a DTE 2 form for certain assessment issues other than market value.

Open Board of Revision information Open DTE forms
Credits, exemptions and agriculture

Check owner occupancy, Homestead and CAUV

Morrow County property-relief programmes
Programme
Main purpose
Local filing detail
Important warning
2.5% owner-occupancy reduction
Credit for a qualifying owner-occupied principal residence.
Apply between January 1 and the first Monday in June.
Does not apply to rentals, many entity-owned properties, manufactured homes or excess acreage over one acre under the county guidance.
Homestead Exemption
Value reduction for qualifying seniors, disabled homeowners and other statutory categories.
Use the current DTE 105 form matching the applicant category.
Age alone does not always establish current eligibility.
CAUV
Agricultural-use valuation for qualifying land.
Initial and renewal forms after January 1 and before the first Monday in March.
Removal can create a three-year recoupment charge.
Destroyed property
Requests value consideration after qualifying damage.
Use DTE 26 for real property or the applicable manufactured-home form.
Document the damage date, cause and extent.

Owner-occupancy reduction

The county says the owner must own and occupy the home as the principal residence. The reduction applies to the home and homesite, and the county instructs applicants to check the current bill before applying to avoid duplicate filing.

Homestead Exemption

Morrow County describes Homestead as a state programme administered by the Auditor. The county page currently discusses a reduction based on a portion of market value and separate rules for existing recipients, portability, age, disability and income-tested applicants.

CAUV filing checklist

Current DTE 109 initial application
One-time $25 initial fee
Cheque payable to Conni McChesney, Morrow County Auditor
Submit before the first Monday in March
File DTE 109A renewal every year
No renewal fee for land already enrolled
Keep agricultural-use and income records
Review three-year recoupment risk
CAUV address: Initial applications and renewals should be directed to the Morrow County Auditor at 48 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338, following the current form instructions.

After identifying the correct programme, read its county information page and then download the current DTE form. Do not reuse an outdated PDF saved from another county.

Open official forms Read Homestead guidance Read owner-occupancy rules Read CAUV rules
Transfers and parcel changes

Handle a conveyance, split or new construction

The Auditor’s valuation duties include reviewing building permits, parcel splits, boundary surveys, new construction and new land configurations accepted through the Tax Map process.

Prepare for a transfer or parcel change

Current deed and prior recording reference
Complete legal description
Existing parcel numbers
Survey or subdivision plat
DTE 100 or DTE 100EX
CAUV or Homestead transfer information
New-construction or demolition documents
Tax Map review when required

Use the conveyance calculator carefully

Count every parcel in the transaction The calculator includes a parcel-transfer component.
Enter the actual sale price Do not use the Auditor value when the calculator requests consideration.
Determine whether the transfer is exempt An exempt transaction may require DTE 100EX rather than ordinary conveyance treatment.
Confirm the legal description A map label or abbreviated parcel legal description is not enough for document preparation.
Verify the final fee with the office The calculator is useful planning help but does not replace document review.
New construction tip: A recently completed home or addition may appear first through permit review, inspection or a property-data change before every tax and map screen updates.
Open Conveyance Fee Calculator Open conveyance and construction forms
Office routing and visit help

Morrow County property contacts

Call the office that controls the action
Office
Use it for
Contact
Address or hours
Auditor
Property search, valuation, tax calculation, forms, Homestead, CAUV and BOR.
419-946-4060
Fax: 419-946-6713
auditor@morrowcountyohio.gov
48 E. High St., Room 7
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Treasurer
Actual tax balance, payments, receipts, posting and delinquency.
419-947-6070
48 E. High St.
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and recorded documents.
419-947-3060
48 E. High St.
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
Tax Map / Engineer
Tax maps, surveys, subdivision plats, descriptions and parcel mapping.
419-947-4530
engineer@morrowcountyohio.gov
Tax Map: 50 E. High St.
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
House numbering / county zoning
Unincorporated addresses and county-administered zoning.
419-946-1911
80 N. Walnut St., Suite C
Mount Gilead, OH
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [property location]. I need help with [search, preliminary value, tax, deed, survey, zoning, CAUV or transfer]. The current Auditor record shows [brief fact]. Which form, record or office action should I use next?”
County-border check

Could the parcel be in a neighbouring county?

Rural roads, mailing cities and school districts can cross or sit close to county boundaries. Confirm the county before repeating the same search.

Delaware County

Useful for property near Marengo, Sunbury-area routes or the southern Morrow County line.

Open Delaware County property-search guide
Knox County

Useful for parcels near the eastern Morrow County boundary and the Mount Vernon or Centerburg area.

Open Knox County property-search guide
Richland County

Useful for property near the northeastern boundary and Mansfield-area mailing routes.

Open Richland County property-search guide
Record limitations

What the online property record cannot prove

Online records help with
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing owner and address display
  • Checking preliminary and historic values
  • Reviewing taxes, sales and buildings
  • Finding map, deed and survey clues
Additional verification is needed for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Recorded easements and restrictions
  • Zoning, access or construction approval
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not contact an employer, publish an accusation or make a legal conclusion from a same-name property result. Verify the parcel and use public records lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Morrow County property search FAQs

What is the official Morrow County property search?

Use the Morrow County Auditor Advanced Search at auditor.co.morrow.oh.us. The official search supports owner name, parcel number, property address, mobile-home registration and several advanced sales, location, land and residential filters.

How do I search Morrow County property by owner name?

Start with the owner’s last name followed by the first name only when needed. For trusts, estates, farms and companies, try one distinctive word and verify every possible result with the parcel number and physical address.

How do I search a Morrow County property by address?

Enter the house number and main street name first. Add the direction and abbreviated street type only if necessary. Rural roads may use abbreviations such as CO RD, TWP RD or ST RT, so try a shorter street entry when an exact address fails.

What does the asterisk beside a 2026 Morrow County value mean?

Current Morrow County parcel pages label values with a 2026 asterisk as preliminary valuation. The value is connected with the 2026 triennial update and should not be treated as a final tax bill.

What is the difference between appraised and assessed value?

Appraised value represents the Auditor’s estimate of full market value. Assessed value is generally 35 percent of the appraised value in Ohio and is used with tax rates, reduction factors, credits and special assessments.

Can I search Morrow County mobile homes separately?

Yes. The official Advanced Search includes mobile-home fields for registration number, park name and lot number. A titled manufactured home may not appear in the ordinary real-estate parcel results.

Are Morrow County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS and Auditor maps are useful for parcel location and reference, but they do not replace a recorded deed, survey plat, subdivision plat or professional boundary survey.

How do I challenge a Morrow County property value?

Review the parcel facts and preliminary value, gather reliable market evidence and file the current DTE 1 complaint with the Morrow County Auditor. Ohio law generally requires filing by March 31 or the later statutory first-half closing date.

How do I apply for Morrow County CAUV?

Use the current DTE 109 initial application. Morrow County lists a one-time $25 application fee, filing after January 1 and before the first Monday in March, annual renewal and a possible three-year recoupment charge when land leaves the programme.

Who should I call about a Morrow County tax payment?

Call the Morrow County Treasurer at 419-947-6070 for payment, balance, posting, delinquency and receipt questions. Call the Auditor at 419-946-4060 for value, parcel data, tax calculation, owner occupancy, Homestead, CAUV and Board of Revision questions.

Information checked July 27, 2026: Search fields, preliminary 2026 valuation labels, office contacts, tax estimator, tax-rate summaries, valid-sales reports, GIS layers, historic survey holdings, zoning routing, Board of Revision resources, forms, Homestead information and CAUV requirements were checked against Morrow County’s official Auditor, Engineer, GIS and county resources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Morrow County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer, Tax Map Department, zoning office or Board of Revision. Live ownership, preliminary valuation, tax, payment, filing, map and document information is controlled by the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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